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Forte de Almádena

Forte de Almádena

Highlight • Historical Site

Forte de Almádena

Name: Forte de Almádena
Rating: 2

Recommended by 25 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Location: Budens, Algarve, Portugal

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1. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Lagos

37.4km

02:29

460m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

23.3km

01:47

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Figueira

18.8km

01:32

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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CyclingAlgarve

March 28, 2023

The Forte de Almádena aka Forte da Boca do Rio, located between Salema and Burgau, was constructed in 1632. Damaged by the 1755 earthquake, it was abandoned in 1849. Its function was to protect the local tuna fishery against privateers and pirates. Constructed on a cliff 78 m. above sea level, it included two ramparts, a moat with a drawbridge, two batteries, barracks and a chapel. It is presently in poor condition.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Budens, Algarve, Portugal

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1. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Lagos

2. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

3. Forte de Almádena – Burgau Beach loop from Figueira

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